Meaning of the word knock-on in English

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knock-on

US /ˈnɑːk.ɑːn/
UK /ˈnɑːk.ɑːn/
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Adjective

1.

causing other events or situations to happen one after another in a series

Example:
The factory closure had a knock-on effect on local businesses.
A small change in policy can have huge knock-on consequences.
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